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About Cuba

The gentle sea with the purest water and the magnificent sandy beaches of Cuba attract more and more tourists yearly. The crystal turquoise color of the seawater sets the level of your vacation somewhere between stunning and perfect. So if you are looking for the perfect sea, this is your place!

Popular destinations

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Matanzas

Matanzas

22 beaches
Exceptional beauty • Natural shadow • Good for diving
Guantanamo

Guantanamo

21 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Santiago de Cuba

Santiago de Cuba

17 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Holguin

Holguín

11 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Wild beach
Villa Clara

Villa Clara

11 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for diving • Football ground
Ciego de Avila

Ciego de Avila

10 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for diving
Havana

Havana

9 beaches
Natural shadow • Good for water jumping • Good for Kayaking
Camaguey

Camagüey

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Cienfuegos

Cienfuegos

6 beaches
Cliffs • Secluded relax • Natural shadow
Las Tunas

Las Tunas

6 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
Mayabeque

Mayabeque

6 beaches
Cliffs • Natural shadow • Good for diving
Granma

Granma

5 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for party
Pinar del Rio

Pinar del Rio

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Relax
Sancti Spiritus

Sancti Spiritus

4 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Good for Kayaking
Artemisa

Artemisa

3 beaches
Natural shadow • Wild beach • Beach volleyball
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Varadero beach V
Varadero beach V
Varadero beach V
Kids friendly

Varadero beach V

La Emilia 1.8 km
Very good
8.3
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Exceptional beauty • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Crowded in season
7.3 Amenities index
Playa Mojito
Playa Mojito
Playa Mojito
Senior friendly

Playa Mojito

Cayo Coco 3.6 km
Very good
8.2
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Cayo Saetia beach
Cayo Saetia beach
Cayo Saetia beach
Good for Relax

Cayo Saetia beach

El Ramon 6.3 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise water • Crowded in season
2.7 Amenities index
Guanabo beach
Guanabo beach
Guanabo beach
Good for Relax

Guanabo beach

Guanabo 0.5 km
Very good
8.1
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Easy access • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Crowded in season
5.5 Amenities index
Cayo Esquivel
Cayo Esquivel
Cayo Esquivel
Good for Relax

Cayo Esquivel

Isabela de Sagua 12.4 km
Very good
8
Free entrance • Amenities beach • Bright fine sand • Turquoise pure water • Access by boat • No parking
3.5 Amenities index
Playa Yuraguanal
Playa Yuraguanal
Playa Yuraguanal
Senior friendly

Playa Yuraguanal

Melilla 4.3 km
Very good
8
Partly hotel beach • Easy access • Bright sand • Turquoise water • Small open area • Crowded in season
6.8 Amenities index
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Popular types of Cuba beaches

Sand
Sand
Pebble
Pebble
Fine pebble
Fine pebble
Secluded relax
Secluded relax
Pet friendly
Pet friendly
Beaches in small bays
Beaches in small bays
Long beaches
Long beaches
Wild
Wild
Private resort
Private resort
Good for Relax
Good for Relax
Kite or windsurfing
Kite or windsurfing
Sup-surfing
Sup-surfing
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Calm, measured rest and the sound of waves are perhaps the most common associations that arise with the word "beach". This is not surprising, as relaxation is exactly what many beach travelers are looking for. If you associate your vacation primarily with such activity, choose one of the 141 beaches in the country.

To make your choice easier, we have prepared a list of the best beaches for relaxation in Cuba.

Quitest and lonely beaches in Cuba

Maria Aguilar Beach
Playa Maria Aguilar

Maria Aguilar Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cuba, Casilda 3.5 km
Cameleon Villas beach
Playa Camaleón

Cameleon Villas beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cuba, La Matilde 1.6 km
Melia Buenavista beach
Melia Buenavista

Melia Buenavista beach
8.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 3.8 km
Playa Rancho Luna

Playa Rancho Luna
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cuba, Playa Rancho Luna 0.5 km
Playa La Boca

Playa La Boca
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cuba, La Boca 0.2 km
Cayo Santa Maria III

Cayo Santa Maria III
8.1
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 5.9 km
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Sandy beaches in Cuba

Cayo Blanco

Cayo Blanco
9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty
Cuba, Varadero 25 km
Varadero beach

Varadero beach
8.9
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cuba, Varadero 5.7 km
Santa Maria beach

Santa Maria beach
8.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 10 km
Pilar beach
Playa Pilar

Pilar beach
8.8
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Guillermo 4.2 km
Mangoncito beach

Mangoncito beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Varadero 14.7 km
Flamenco Beach
Playa Flamencos

Flamenco Beach
8.7
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Coco 7.6 km
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Beaches for families with children in Cuba

Cayo Santa Maria beach
Cayo Santa Maria

Cayo Santa Maria beach
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 1.6 km
Varadero beach II
Playa Varadero II

Varadero beach II
8.7
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Varadero 6.7 km
Varadero beach IV
Playa Varadero IV

Varadero beach IV
8.5
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Varadero 10.8 km
Memories beach

Memories beach
8.5
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Varadero 13.4 km
Playa Megano

Playa Megano
8.5
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Minas del Petroleo 2.9 km
Cayo Santa Maria II

Cayo Santa Maria II
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 3.5 km
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Best beaches for snorkelling in Cuba

Emerald Beach
Playa Esmeralda

Emerald Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water
Cuba, Bahia de Naranjo 2.8 km
Cayo Santa Maria IV beach
Playa Santa Maria IV

Cayo Santa Maria IV beach
8.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 7.1 km
Megano Beach
Playa Megano

Megano Beach
8.5
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 3.8 km
Cayo Guillermo

Cayo Guillermo
8.4
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Guillermo 2.2 km
Playa Pilar II

Playa Pilar II
8.3
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Fine sand bottom
Cuba, Cayo Guillermo 1 km
Playa Bacuranao

Playa Bacuranao
8.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Barreras 4.1 km
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Hotel beaches in Cuba

Cayo Santa Maria V beach
Playa Santa Maria V

Cayo Santa Maria V beach
8.6
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 8 km
Cayo Coco II

Cayo Coco II
8.2
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Coco 3.6 km
Playa Coco

Playa Coco
8.1
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Coco 9.7 km
Playa Ensenachos

Playa Ensenachos
7.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water, Fine sand bottom
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 5.2 km
Patricio Lumumba beach

Patricio Lumumba beach
6.8
Hotel guests only, Hotel beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water, Concrete bottom
Cuba, El Pie 5.4 km
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Beaches with shade in Cuba

Guardalavaca Beach
Playa Guardalavaca

Guardalavaca Beach
8.7
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise water
Cuba, Guardalavaca 0.6 km
Playa Ancon

Playa Ancon
8.4
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Casilda 3 km
Playa Don Lino

Playa Don Lino
8.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Cuba, Don Lino 0.3 km
Playa Santa Lucia

Playa Santa Lucia
8.2
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Cuba, Playa Santa Lucia 0.6 km
Playa Brisas Covarrubias

Playa Brisas Covarrubias
8.1
Partly hotel beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise water
Cuba, Playa Covarrubias 0.1 km
Varadero beach III

Varadero beach III
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Varadero 0.4 km
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Attraction and Infrastructure

As for the main features of the beaches of Cuba, they are as follows:

  • The country's beaches are mainly wide, moderate length and have a high level of cleanliness. The most common surface is sand of bright color.
  • Usually, entry into the water is gentle, which is very good for kids. There are 92 such beaches.
  • The average distance from the road to beach in Cuba is less than 500 meters. 136 beaches are relatively easy to access, and 5 beaches are only accessible from the water. The latter include both island beaches and beaches with no land routes due to the natural borders.

The vast majority of Cuba beaches have the necessary amenities, such as sun loungers, umbrellas, beach cafes, showers and toilets.

Latest reviews on Cuba's beaches

Cayo Saetia beach
10 Stu O'Dell

This place is beyond beautiful. The water is crystal clear even at a depth of 6 feet, and the beach is covered in golden sand. The photo truly captures its beauty.

Playa Maguana
10 Harold Chambers

The pulpo restaurant is highly recommended due to the amazing staff. However, the left side of the beach is the absolute highlight.

Playa Prohibida
10 Joey

You won't find a better meal in Cuba than this. They serve fresh seafood cooked over a wood fire at a very reasonable price. The view is absolutely stunning and adds a whole new dimension to the experience. When my family and I visited, we were the only ones there, which seems to be quite common. The service is excellent and if I ever get the opportunity to go back, I would do it without hesitation.

Los Cocos beach
10 Lynx Avery

This was my first camp when I was a teenager, and I believe it was the year they first opened it, in 1998. The camp is quite basic, with a small pool. The service and food are decent. The beach isn't great, but it's perfect for snorkeling. The cabins come with bathrooms.

Varadero beach V
10 Renzo Calvino

The staff was very friendly and the beach was amazing. The food was decent, not top-notch, but it was very tasty with freshly grilled pork and chicken. There were entertaining shows every day and the Piña Colada was fantastic, along with other nice drinks. The rooms were good, with a nice shower, but you couldn't adjust the room temperature as the air conditioner defaulted to 22°C. The resort had a nice infrastructure with hammocks, outdoor beds, a great pool, and the beach was just a minute walk away. The water was amazing and there were comfortable chairs available on the beach. The wifi was decent and there was a great cappuccino at the coffee bar. The only downside was that if you wanted to visit Varadero city, you had to take a free bus transfer as it was a bit far to walk.

Guanabo beach
8 Jaxon Jansen

This beach would be absolutely stunning if people took the time to clean up after themselves and properly dispose of their garbage. Alternatively, we could hope for a hurricane to come and refresh the area. 🙄

Please note that lifeguards supervise 63 beaches in the country, but you should rely on more than just them, remember the elementary rules, as lifeguards are not on duty around the clock, even on equipped beaches!

There are few offers for accommodation in the beach area, so finding a suitable place to stay can be a problem. You can use the map search to get more information about this.

Do you know how many beaches there are in Cuba? In total there are 141 beaches and the most popular is Cayo Blanco.

Most viewed beaches of Cuba

Playa Boca Ciega

Playa Boca Ciega
7.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Guanabo 1.9 km
Playa de Jaimanitas

Playa de Jaimanitas
6.2
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cuba, Taoro 4.6 km
Playa Buey Vaca

Playa Buey Vaca
6.8
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Concrete cover, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Santa Rita 3.3 km
Playa Jibacoa

Playa Jibacoa
7.7
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Playa Jibacoa 0.5 km
Guanabo beach

Guanabo beach
8.1
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Guanabo 0.5 km
Playa Las Gaviotas

Playa Las Gaviotas
7.3
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, White fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Cuba, Cayo Santa Maria 8.9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the main features of best beaches in Cuba?

When it comes to finding the best beaches in Cuba, the following aspects should be taken into account.

There are 141 beaches in total, of which about 40 can be called high-rated.

The best beaches in the majority:

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The best beaches in Cuba:

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How to view only nearest to me beaches in Cuba?

To find the beaches closest to your current geolocation, click the Nearby Beaches icon in the search box. You will see the nearest beaches sorted by distance from you.

Note, that if you only want to see the beaches closest to you in Cuba, you must be in that area to get the correct results.

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What are all easy accessible beaches in Cuba?

Most of the beaches located in Cuba are easily accessible, but there are also hard to reach beaches among them. Use the filter to sort the beaches by access details (parking, distance etc.).

Popular categories of beaches in Cuba by access:

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Top 5 popular beaches with easy access in Cuba:

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How to view all sandy beaches or beaches with other natural features in Cuba?

Use the "Main features" section of the filter in search results to see all the beaches with the feature you're interested in.

The most popular selections of beaches with natural features are listed below. Don't forget that you can create your own selection with any combination of features

Beach coverage and water

Natural scenery

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How to find uncrowded beaches in Cuba?

The presence of crowds of tourists on the beach these days is becoming a mass character, and sometimes you want silence and solitude. Use the filter in search results to view the beaches in Cuba by occupancy.

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Which beaches in Cuba are kid-friendly, good for relax, pet-friendly, naturist-friendly, camping-friendly?

The selections of the beaches in Cuba according to the recommended audience:

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How to view all beaches by amenities details in Cuba?

Use filter in search results to select a beach according to your preference for amenities.

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How to view all beaches by activity of interest in Cuba?

Use the "Activity" section of the filter in search results to view the selections of beaches by one or multiple activities. Below are a few popular selections that you can change as you like using our filter.

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